About this episode

The episode discusses recent successes in Korean golf and predictions for the upcoming Open Championship.

As we head into Open Championship week Martin, Des & Chris sit down in a boiling hot studio to reflect on a great weekend for Korean golf with wins in both the men's and ladies game. Will success at the Genesis Scottish Open propel Tom Kim to feature at Birkdale, will Haeron Ryu top Nelly Korda for player of the year and, most importantly, which ITFOG panellist will win the coveted Predictions Game honours? Find out some interesting facts about the Open's history at Royal Birkdale plus th...

People in this episode

Hosts: Martin, Des

Guest: Chris

Topics covered

• Korean golf
• Open Championship
• Predictions Game
• Tom Kim
• Haeron Ryu
• Nelly Korda
• golf history

Keywords

• Korean golf
• Open Championship
• Tom Kim
• Haeron Ryu
• Nelly Korda
• golf predictions
• Royal Birkdale

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Genesis Scottish Open

Places: Royal Birkdale

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